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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

Bob and Audrey Rubin

Bob and Audrey Rubin celebrate 60th anniversary

Published September 22, 2024

Bob Rubin and Audrey Fineshriber were married August 30, 1964 and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.  Bob and Audrey both grew up in University City and graduated from U.City High School.  Bob...

Marc and Nancy Sokolik

60 Years of Love: Marc and Nancy Sokolik celebrate a lifetime of adventures

Published August 14, 2024

Marc and Nancy celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 13, 2024, on a cruise to Mexico. They met at the University of Miami when they were 19 years old and have had a 60+ year love affair. They...

John Martin (Marty) Diehl, (3) and Ruby Rose Diehl

Welcome to the world Ruby Rose Diehl!

Published June 3, 2024

Danielle Rubin Diehl and Nick Diehl of Ladue announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Rose Diehl, born on Jan. 22, 2024. Ruby weighed 7 lb. 2 oz. at birth. Ruby is the granddaughter of Jane Tzinberg...

Eleanor Marion Kodner just broke the Internet with this smile

Eleanor Marion Kodner just broke the Internet with this smile

Published April 29, 2024

Haley and James Kodner of St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Marion Kodner, on March 6, 2024.  Eleanor is the granddaughter of Nancy and Mark Kodner of St. Louis, and...

Susie and Jerry Comensky

It’s been like a ‘Groundhog Day,’ every day for 60 years for this lucky couple

Published February 8, 2024

Susie and Jerry Comensky were married on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 1964 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. They celebrated with family at Spiros to mark their special anniversary. They have 2 sons, Howard...

Barbara and Jerry Opinsky

It’s the ‘Diamond’ year for Barbara and Jerry Opinsky

Published February 7, 2024

Barbara and Jerry Opinsky, who met as students at Syracuse University and later tied the knot on Groundhog Day in 1964, joyously mark their 60th wedding anniversary. From Connecticut to Georgia, then Maryland,...

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Published January 26, 2024

Isaac Walker and Gabrielle Lukens have announced their engagement.  Isaac is the son of Susan and Peter Walker of St. Louis; Gabi is the daughter of Jennifer and Charles Lukens of Kansas City, Mo.  Isaac...

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Published January 26, 2024

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman have announced their engagement.  Melanie is the daughter of Jason and Nancy Rush and the late Cynthia Rush, all of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Dr....

Maya Newman becomes bat mitzvah

Maya Newman becomes bat mitzvah

Published January 26, 2024

Maya Janet Newman, daughter of Margo and Drew Newman of Creve Coeur became a bat mitzvah on Nov. 18, 2023, at Congregation Shaare Emeth.  Maya is the granddaughter of Stacey and Burt (z”l) Newman of...

Leo Brockman becomes bar mitzvah

Leo Brockman becomes bar mitzvah

Published January 26, 2024

Leo Brockman, son of Emilie and Joe Brockman of St. Louis, became a bar mitzvah at Congregation Temple Israel.  Leo is the grandson of Ron Zetcher, Debbie Pulley and Maria Brockman, all of St. Louis....

Welcome to the big world Sari Rose!

Welcome to the big world Sari Rose!

Published January 26, 2024

Becca Near and Seth Near would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Sari Rose Near, on Jan. 8, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Sari is the granddaughter of Angie...

Photo: Lizzy Jurries

Levine-Graham Engagement

Published January 19, 2024

Rebecca Gabrielle Levine and Ryan Michael Graham have announced their engagement. Becca is the daughter of Leiba and Ken Levine of St. Louis, who are members of Congregation Shaare Emeth. Leiba...

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